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The Vets at Hope Green: Part One: Escape to the Country Kindle Edition

by Sheila Norton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,787 ratings

PART ONE of a serialised novel - a heartwarming and inspiring story about living the simple life and the joy of animals.

Working as a receptionist in a London vets, Sam is living far from her idea of a simple life. She’s always broke, rents a tiny flat, and is constantly arguing with her boyfriend. But the worst part is that her career is going nowhere. She wants to be a vet, but the most contact time with the animals she has is a quick hello when she books in their next appointment.

Something’s got to give, so when her parents suggest visiting her Nana Peggy in a small quiet picturesque village, she agrees, thinking a bit of R&R could do her good.

But rest and relaxation may not be the order of the day. Poor Nana Peggy’s lovely dog Rufus is unwell, and Sam can’t help but grow fond of him. With the help of Joe the local vet, a charming yet strangely distant man, Sam sets out on looking after him, despite her London life trying to call her back…

Note: this is part one of a four part serialised novel. The full length paperback will be available in June.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Vets at Hope Green
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ebury Digital
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  5. Publication date
    19 Jan. 2017
  6. File size
    1.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LZDWBH3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 19 Jan. 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473550148
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Vets at Hope Green
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,787 ratings

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Sheila Norton

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Sheila Norton lives in Chelmsford, Essex and part-time in Torquay, Devon. She is the author of over 20 novels, covering several different sub-genres of contemporary fiction. She is now being published by Boldwood Books, writing emotionally-charged family dramas, the first of which, 'A Good Enough Mother', was published in March 2024, followed by 'Not Your Child in September 2004 and the next, 'If I Lost You', about a mother's desperate struggle to save her little boy, is being published on 2 March 2005.

Sheila was the winner of the Romantic Novelists Association award 2022 for the best Christmas/Winter seasonal novel, with her book 'Winter at Cliff's End Cottage'. This was the latest of several feel-good novels set in Devon. Earlier novels included two books narrated by cats.

Her first novel was published in 2003, and before this, she had over 100 short stories published in women's magazines. She worked for most of her life as a medical secretary, until retiring early to concentrate on her writing.

Sheila is married and has three daughters and six grandchildren. She loves hearing from her readers, and can be contacted through her website (sheila norton dot com) where you can also ask to be added to an email mailing list for updates about Sheila's books and writing life. You can also follow her on Facebook (sheila norton author) and Instagram (sheila ann dot norton).

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Customers find this book to be an enjoyable easy read with an excellent storyline. They like the characters and appreciate the start of the book.

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32 customers mention ‘Readability’32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read, describing it as a feel-good book.

"Great book, looking forward to reading more . Easy reading during this time of lockdown...." Read more

"...A well written book with animals at the heart of it is always popular, as I'm absolutely certain this series will be...." Read more

"I really quite liked the characters and storyline, easy to read and quite engaging, however I had not realised it was a serialised novel and was..." Read more

"Good read but don't understand why this story, is spread over four books when it is clearly and originally meant to be one novel...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Storyline’9 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as lovely and excellent, with one customer specifically mentioning their love for animal and vet stories.

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"...Love animals and vet stories so was attracted to this book." Read more

"This is a lovely story. Beautifully written, fast-paced, and full of emotion, with sparkling witty dialogue...." Read more

"I really quite liked the characters and storyline, easy to read and quite engaging, however I had not realised it was a serialised novel and was..." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Character development’5 positive0 negative

Customers like the characters in the book.

"I really quite liked the characters and storyline, easy to read and quite engaging, however I had not realised it was a serialised novel and was..." Read more

"...A great start loved the characters looking forward to catching up with them all in the next episode...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book and the emerging characters. I look forward to reading the sequel and seeing how the characters develop." Read more

"Enjoyed this first introduction to the main character and a general overall view. Looking forward to reading the next instalment." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Start’4 positive0 negative

Customers love the start of the book.

"Loved the start of this, but why oh why must we wait til April for the conclusion, most TV serials only keep you waiting a week!!..." Read more

"A very pleasant start to this village saga , the kind of life you want to be part can't wait to read part two." Read more

"It was a very good start to what I hope will be a good read in the books to follow." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2025
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    Another great story
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  • Richie Watts
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2020
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    Great book, looking forward to reading more . Easy reading during this time of lockdown. Read the first book after getting it as a gift and now decided to read the whole lot! Love animals and vet stories so was attracted to this book.
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  • HistoricalfictionDawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written easy read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2017
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    This is a lovely story. Beautifully written, fast-paced, and full of emotion, with sparkling witty dialogue. A well written book with animals at the heart of it is always popular, as I'm absolutely certain this series will be. It's an easy read, and each page draws you on to the next, so that you simply don't want to stop reading. Even if the family does keep insisting it's time for dinner! I can't wait to read part two.
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  • Sweet Williams
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2017
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    I really quite liked the characters and storyline, easy to read and quite engaging, however I had not realised it was a serialised novel and was amazed when it came to a very abrupt end! So therefore, disappointing.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book 1
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2018
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    Good read but don't understand why this story, is spread over four books when it is clearly and originally meant to be one novel. Perhaps to get as much money as possible from shame on you or your publishers.
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  • LinG
    4.0 out of 5 stars I want it all now!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2017
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    Loved the start of this, but why oh why must we wait til April for the conclusion, most TV serials only keep you waiting a week!! I think by the time the third novelette comes out I'll need to start again to refresh whats gone before. A great start loved the characters looking forward to catching up with them all in the next episode. Hence I only give it 4 stars would be 5 if we can have the whole story sooner PLEASE
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  • Mumaof1
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect read ❤️
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2017
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    I absolutely loved this book well part one. It was a lovely read and made me realise that sometimes life does get in the way and we should take a break every now and again
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  • Jill Owens
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2017
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    I really enjoyed this book and the emerging characters. I look forward to reading the sequel and seeing how the characters develop.
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  • Nannette Catmur
    5.0 out of 5 stars An escape from the world...
    Reviewed in Australia on 29 May 2017
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    Sheila Norton has created a very easy to read and enjoyable story of Sam and her life...... What else could go wrong... Or right... Delightful story. Keen to read part two....
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  • English reader
    1.0 out of 5 stars So short!
    Reviewed in France on 11 May 2017
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    A disappointing mini read - not particularly interesting so I'm not going to buy Part Two. I had expected more both in length and story.
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